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In line with rapid economic growth, the power sector in India is expected to witness tremendous growth. The government has set a target of adding 1,18,000 MW capacity by 2017. However, with the existing ‘old-age’ power transmission and distribution infrastructure, it will remain impossible to meet the target.

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Today, the power sector in India is losing almost $16 billion every year, thanks to power theft.

According to a latest study, the state of Maharashtra alone loses $2.8 billion per year due to the poor, inadequate infrastructure.

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Advanced technology can play a key role in diminishing such threat and realising the dream of ‘power to all’. Smart grids – a unison of communication, IT and power technologies – can bring in the desired robustness, efficiency and flexibility in power infrastructure.

Realising this, the government has taken several proactive measures and allotted billions of dollars in smart grid initiatives. It has decided to spend $21.6 billion towards smart grid infrastructure. An investment of $4 billion is promised in the smart metering programme itself. An additional amount of over $8 billion has been earmarked for loss reduction programmes and related projects across India.

On this note, this time we have discussed about the emerging opportunities for smart grid and smart metering sectors, highlighting activities across smart grid technology and smart metering programmes. Leading players from smart meters, distribution automation systems, IT firms and others have participated and discussed on the potential opportunities for their respective business verticals.

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POWERGRID: powering India R. N. Nayak, Chairman and MD, POWERGRID, talks about how it is going to take care the power quality and smart grid projects

Siemens with more intelligent, sustainable and reliable grid

TI: transforming power through energy management

Ankur Oberoi, Regional Sales Manager, Texas Instruments, talks about smart grid and its future in India

Hybrid signal analysis in protection and automation systems An in-depth analysis on why modern protection and automation systems are increasingly using communication protocols to transfer information

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Switchgear market to witness CAGR 10% until 2017

Reji Kumar Pillai, President, India Smart Grid Forum, shares how ISGF is advocating in promoting smart grid technology in India

R. K. Chugh shares how Siemens is making grids more intelligent, sustainable and reliable

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IT for synergy in Indian power sector Prakash Nayak, Chairman - Power Engineers Panel, IET, shares his opinion about the importance of IT in power market

AVEVA to shape Indian power sector Navtej Garewal, Senior VP and Country Head (India), AVEVA, shares why the power industry draws extensively on AVEVA’s solutions

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Wind power offers great potential for India An in-depth analysis on how the wind power can substitute the conventional power in meeting the increasing demand

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POWER UPDATE

Adani to develop 10,000 MW solar park in Rajasthan

jointly invest $4 billion in setting up India’s largest integrated solar photovoltaic making plant in Mundra, Gujarat.

Cyan bags ` 9.5 Cr order for smart meters in Karnataka Cyan, the integrated system and software design company delivering mesh based flexible wireless solutions for utility metering and lighting control, received a purchase order worth ` 9.5 crore from Enzen Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for a large pilot project being implemented for Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), Mysore.

AEL and Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd will form a joint venture to set up the solar park, which will include generation projects and a manufacturing unit for solar module, parts and equipment.

The purchase order from Enzen is for a project to be implemented for CESC. CESC is a public utility with responsibility for power distribution to more than 1.5 million domestic customers across five districts of Karnataka: Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu and Mysore.

CESC is implementing an AMI solution designed to reduce the cost of meter reading and aggregate technical and commercial losses, as well as to improve peak load and power outage management. Enzen is a global energy and environment company providing high-end solutions to the energy and utilities industries.

The solar park will produce clean and green energy of approximately 16,644 million units, furthering India’s goals for clean, renewable energy independence.

Cyan will supply over 21,000 smart meters and associated hardware and software. It will act as Enzen’s end-to-end solution provider for smart metering.

The Indian government has announced to set up 100,000 MW of solar capacity by 2022. They have also issued guidelines for setting at least 25 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above across India.

First meters are expected to go live before the end of 2015 and full rollout is expected to complete in the first half of 2016. Cyan will manage the entire supply chain using local meter manufacturers and will provide facility management services for a period of 2 years post deployment.

Adani signs MoU with Rajasthan Govt for solar park

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of Adani Group, has signed a MoU to jointly set up India’s largest solar park of 10,000 MW in Rajasthan.

Last month, AEL signed an MoU with US-based SunEdison Inc to

GE opens multi-modal manufacturing facility in Pune

GE unveiled its new ‘Brilliant Factory’ at Chakan near Pune for manufacturing of a diverse set of products and catering to GE’s broad range of businesses, including aviation, oil and gas, and rail.

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The ‘Brilliant Factory’ is one of GE’s most advanced facilities bringing together automation, the Industrial Internet and 3D printing. It is built on the concept of flexibility, allowing for the manufacturing of a diverse set of products and catering to GE’s broad range of businesses, including aviation, oil and gas, and rail.

In the first phase of operations, the facility is focused on products and solutions for the power generation, oil and gas, and transportation industries. Plans for Phase II of the site will include manufacturing capability for new generation aviation engine components and machining and sub-assembly for the latest rail locomotives and diesel engines.

Speaking at the occasion, Prime Minister said, “I congratulate GE for the stateof-the-art manufacturing facility that has been set up, and welcome GE’s announcement for further investment.

It is a big boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.”

The facility will generate over 1,500 jobs and support the growth of local businesses, many of whom will be SME suppliers. One of GE’s first multi-modal integrated manufacturing sites, the facility has a potential to scale to 1 mn sq. ft., and will export 50 per cent of what it produces to other GE global sites.

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Rolls-Royce, Kirloskar to supply gensets for nuclear power plants in India

“This cooperation is enabling us to pool our own experience and expertise as a local supplier with the technological leadership of MTU in the area of NPP emergency gensets,” said Rajendra R. Deshpande, Executive Director of Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd, during his visit to Friedrichshafen.

KOEL has already delivered 20 emergency gensets to nuclear power plants in India and is today the only Indian company supplying high capacity gensets to NPCIL. MTU has successfully completed numerous projects in the field of nuclear power and its emergency gensets operate in several nuclear power plants in Europe, China and Russia. MTU India Pvt. Ltd. with its integrated facility in Pune and through its distribution network provides sales & support to applications across Industrial, Power Generation, Marine and Defence.

Rolls-Royce and Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (KOEL), the Indian engine and genset manufacturer, have signed a declaration of intent for exclusive cooperation on the building and commissioning of emergency gensets for Nuclear Power Plants in India.

Rolls-Royce will supply MTU engines and key components, and take responsibility for basic engineering and genset configuration. KOEL, as a main contractor to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), will integrate the systems and assemble and test the gensets on site in India.

“Working together with KOEL, we see good chances of gaining entry into the emergency genset market for nuclear power stations in India,” said Dr Michael Haidinger, CSO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

India is putting its focus on nuclear power to help meet its long-term energy requirements. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that nuclear power will form a mainstay of India’s power supply. By 2050, nuclear power is to cover one quarter of India’s power requirement.

Azure Power commissions solar plant in UP Azure Power’s solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh, the state’s first large-scale solar plant under the UP solar policy, was recently inaugurated by the Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Spread across 56 acres of land across Karharakala in Mahoba, the plant will electrify 10,000 households and has created an estimated 500 jobs in the locality. Additionally, the clean energy from the power plant will result in elimination of carbon dioxide equivalent to 15,000 cars from the Indian roads.

Under the UP Solar Power Policy 2013, operational until 31 March 2017, the state government has a target of installing 500 MW capacity of solar power by 2017 across the state. In 2014, Azure Power signed a MoU with the UP government to promote Solar Power Installations.

Sembcorp buys majority stake in Green Infra Sembcorp Utilities, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries, has signed agreements to acquire a 60 per cent stake in Green Infra, a renewable energy company in India with a wind and solar portfolio. This acquisition marks Sembcorp’s entry into India’s attractive renewable energy market, and is a major step in the company’s strategy to grow its renewable energy business.

Sembcorp signed a shareholders’ agreement and a share purchase agreement with IDFC Private Equity Fund II and IDFC Private Equity Fund III, to invest in a 60 per cent stake in Green Infra for ` 1,060 crore. The

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investment will be held through Sembcorp Renewables, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Utilities.

IDFC Private Equity Fund III, which is managed by IDFC Alternatives, will continue to hold the remaining 40 per cent stake in Green Infra. IDFC Alternatives is indirectly wholly-owned by IDFC Limited, which is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and is 16.4 per cent owned by the government of India.

Tang Kin Fei, Sembcorp Group President & CEO, said, “This acquisition will provide Sembcorp with a platform to grow our

renewable energy business. Green Infra’s strong capabilities and experienced team will help to accelerate our growth in the renewable energy sector not only in India, but globally. Meanwhile, with investments in both thermal and renewable energy, Sembcorp is well-positioned for growth in the energy sector with a balanced portfolio of energy assets.”

One of the leading renewable energy groups in India, Green Infra adds to Sembcorp a sizable 516-MW operating asset portfolio.

It also holds assets under development that will bring its total installed power capacity to 700 MW by 2015.

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Essel to set up solar park in RJ Essel Group has signed a MoU with the Rajasthan government to develop a 5,000-MW solar park at Bikaner and Jaisalmer with the total investment of ` 4,000 crore.

Commenting on this occasion, Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman, Essel Group said, “This solar park will aid clean energy initiative of the state without disturbing its unique heritage and monumental values. Taking the lead, Essel group intends to facilitate state’s green energy requirement by delivering sustainable energy and creating value to empower people, communities and businesses” The group has also expressed interest in developing major infrastructural projects in the state of Rajasthan for verticals like roads and waste to energy. “Going forward, Essel group will explore and endeavour to set up manufacturing facility for Solar PV module in future,” it said.

AFCONS executes float-over system for ONGC AFCONS Infrastructure said it has executed a float-over installation of the HRD Process Platform, for ONGC, in the west coast of India.

Float-over operation is a new concept which is being recently used in ONGC projects wherein an offshore vessel or a cargo barge which is carrying the heavy topside is made to enter the slot created between jacket legs and stab the complete topside on the jacket legs.

With this phenomenal achievement, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group

Company, has become the first Indian EPC contractor to install a process platform under float-over technology on time. This was only the second float-over operation to be carried out in India.

In offshore oil and gas industry worldwide, most topsides are installed via conventional method of lifting. So far, only 27 topsides have been installed across the world using the float-over technique.

AFCONS, the leader in a consortium comprising Technip, France and THHE, Malaysia, became the first Indian contractor to adopt the technology and successfully execute it. The design and installation was handled by Technip.

Welspun to set up solar project in AP Welspun Renewables has signed a MoU for setting up 100.1 MW solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh. A cumulative investment of Rs 700 crores would be made to commission this project.

Vineet Mittal, Vice Chairman, Welspun Renewables made this commitment during World Economic Forum’s (WEF) “AP Investment Session” in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

“We want to extend our green footprint in Andhra Pradesh by setting up a mega solar capacity. Welspun Renewables will be bringing its world-class engineering and project development expertise to this project,” Mr Mittal said.

“Like all our projects we aim to commission the 100.1 MW capacity well in time to meet the committed timelines,” he assured.

RInfra signs MoU with U.S.-based Innovari Reliance Infrastructure announced it has signed a MoU with U.S. firm Innovari on expanding Automated Demand Side Management (ADSM) during US President Barack Obama’s India visit last month.

ADSM is a win-win situation for both utilities; customers as well as the environment; as it helps the utilities to improve the system utilisation by reducing its peak demand and it allows the customers to curb their power consumption during peak hours; thereby leading to reduction in their monthly electricity bills and restricting carbon emission going in the air; thus, reducing carbon footprints.

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RInfra will approach the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) for furthering the ADSM programme, Reliance Infrastructure said in a BSE filing.

meeting its short-term capacity requirements and a long-term sustainable energy future,” said Preetha Nair, Innovari President of India and Asia.

Commenting on this development R. R. Mehta, CEO, Reliance Energy said, “With Innovari’s platform, we are able to work directly with our commercial and industrial customers to become partners in creating a truly optimised power grid while realising significant savings and improved electrical performance.”

In 2014, RInfra partnered with Innovari to implement a pilot project in Mumbai to validate the customer and grid benefits of the ADSM. The pilot concluded successfully proving the ability to auto-manage demand without impacting the customer’s environment and also providing savings, the statement adds.

“Innovari is excited to provide RInfra with an innovative platform that can immediately address many of the challenges they face in

The participants of pilot programme are Raghuleela Mall, ITC, Blue Dart and Marriot.

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Tata Power completes 100 years of ‘powering India’ 100 years back, Tata Power commissioned its first hydro unit of 12 MW in 1915. Over the past eventful 100 years, the company has emerged as the largest integrated power company in India.

Buoyed by the vision of its founder, Late Jamshetji N Tata, that clean, cheap and abundant power is one of the basic ingredients for the economic progress of a city, a state or a country, Tata Power began its operations in 1915 by commissioning India’s first large hydroelectric project in Khopoli, Maharashtra. Tata Power accomplishes 100 years Tata Group Chairman of operation on 9th February 2015.

Cyrus Mistry

The commemoration of Centenary year celebrations were kicked off with the unveiling of logo and theme depicting the Company’s 100-year service of ‘Invisible Goodness’ to the nation by Chairman of Tata Power and Tata group Cyrus Mistry in an event at Khopoli on 9th Feb. The senior leadership team unveiled the same in Mumbai thereafter. The Company also took this opportunity to thank million of its stakeholders - customers, investors, shareholders, employees and associate-partners who were the invisible force behind its 100 years of institution building. Honouring the contribution of these various stakeholders, Tata Power also announced several special initiatives including salient dedications in line with its nation building spirit.

“The Theme ‘Invisible Goodness’ logo depicts a pair of hands cradling the globe conveying the universal effect of Tata Power’s product, electricity and care. The hands are the invisible ‘force of good’ that

no one sees and they represent the power of electricity which is a major factor in the progress of the world. This is made apparent by the lightning bolts surrounding the globe and going through it,” the company said.

Expressing his delight on reaching this milestone, Anil Sardana, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Power, said, “Tata Power will work towards its mission of having a 20-25 per cent contribution from ‘clean power sources’. The Company has been working in different areas of renewable power generation- both grid connected as well as distributed generation for strengthening its clean energy portfolio.”

Suzlon sells Senvion to Centerbridge Wind turbine manufacturing major Suzlon has announced selling of its German subsidiary Senvion SE to Centerbridge Partners LP, USA. The deal is valued at approximately ` 7,200 crores equity value in an all cash transaction and future earn out of upto an additional Rs 360 crores.

As per the deal, Senvion to give Suzlon license for off-shore technologies for the Indian market whereas Suzlon will give Senvion the S111-2.1 MW license for the USA market.

“The 100 per cent stake sale of Senvion SE is in line with Suzlon‘s strategy to reduce the debt and focus on the home market and high growth market like USA and emerging markets like China, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Mexico,” the company said.

The transaction is expected to be closed before the end of the current financial year.

Gulf Petrochem commissions liquid storage terminal at Pipavav Sharjah-based Gulf Petrochem has commissioned the first phase of its liquid cargo storage terminal with an annual capacity of 250,000 kilo litres (KL) at Pipavav Port in Gujarat, thus easing supply and availability of petroleum, non petroleum and petrochemical cargo in the northern part of India.

The first phase of the terminal has a capacity of 110,000 KL and the second phase with a capacity of 140,000 KL will be commissioned by mid-March 2015.

“The location of our terminal offers a strategic and logistical advantage to our

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customers in the North Western markets.

This project stands as a stepping stone for the terminal storage sector within the Indian market, further consolidating our plans for India and also our future investments, further strengthening Gulf Petrochem’s position as a leading player in the global oil space,” said Manan Goel, Director, Gulf Petrochem.

Gulf Petrochem’s oil terminal in Pipavav port is a modern asset with state of the art facilities adhering to all International and Indian safety guidelines. The company said it has started receiving confirmed interests from major oil companies for tank hiring.

The terminal has a total of 46 tanks of different capacities which befits different product requirements for all classes of petroleum products, chemicals, petrochemicals, vegetable oil, lube base oil, fuel oil and also bitumen.

It has also an exclusive oil berth with a draft of 12 metres for handling medium range vessels that carry up to 40,000 tonnes of cargo.

The terminal’s bitumen lines are fully heat traced as they are installed with two MKCal/ hr boilers for heating products like bitumen/ fuel oil and maintaining the desired product temperature.

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COVER STORY

Smart grid, smart electricity, smart India Smart grid is the key to boost power efficiency in future India

The global market for smart grid is growing rapidly. It is expected that the global smart grid market is forecast to witness a CAGR rate of 26.6 per cent, reaching $125 billion by 2017.

The importance of smart grid is growing because smart grid is able to measure, communicate, monitor and manage electricity. Measuring how much energy a home or building uses is the first step toward a smart grid – a step many energy providers have started to implement. Smart grids span multiple functionalities and options — each utility could be different based on legacy, priorities, business case and so forth. However, the implementation of the technology in India is yet to take off.

Smart grid and India India is the fourth largest power

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system in the world. One-third of our population have no access to electricity, and our per-capita consumption of electricity is one-fourth of the world average. Transmission and distribution losses in India are also quite high — about 26 per cent in distribution and more than 7 per cent in transmission.

Although the emergence of India as a strong economic power is receiving widespread recognition in the world.

“The Government of India and other stakeholders have realized that by implementing incremental improvements in a business as usual scenario, we will not be able to provide 24/7 electricity to all households in the country,” says Reji Kumar Pillai, President, India Smart Grid Forum.

“The new government has also announced ambitious programmes to build 100 smart cities on fast track and Electrical & Power Review

COVER STORY add 180 GW of renewable energy (100 GW solar, 60 GW wind and 20 GW other RE) generation capacity by 2022. Out of this, 40 GW is proposed to be added at the low-voltage grid from rooftop PV. This is going to change the picture of the grid dramatically. Also, 100 smart cities programme will focus on building smart grids in those 100 cities.

uninterrupted power for residential, commercial and industrial users. He explains, “In the era of intelligent energy management, the smart gird promotes flexible distribution, enabling a more responsive, stable electrical network. It also delivers better quality power while drastically reducing network losses.”

He furthers adds, “With all these ground breaking initiatives, India has already emerged as the prime destination for smart grids and smart cities. If all these programmes move ahead even at average pace, these initiatives will change all the market predictions and put India in the forefront of smart grid market.”

Smart grid and smart energy The electric grid is on the threshold of a paradigm shift. After 100 years of centralised power generation and creation of massive electric grids that span the globe, the shift is towards de-centralised generation. In the past 5 years, the picture of the grid has changed dramatically in most geographies. Not only that the global trend is to add more renewable energy sources, and smart grid will play an important role in integrating these in transmission and distribution grids.

The “100 smart cities” will also act as major driving forces for smart metering to reduce the ever increasing T&D losses suffered by state distribution companies. “The Indian smart metering market is essentially starting from ground zero,” explains Shiv Kaushik, Country Manager, Cyan Technologies.

“While there are currently 200 million static electricity meters installed in India, smart meters account for less than 1 per cent of all deployed meters. This means that the potential for the Indian smart metering market is enormous, but the solutions underpinning it must be designed specifically to deal with the economic and environmental conditions in which they will be deployed.”

The industry expects a lot of changes in smart grid space in the coming years, in terms of investment and innovation.

“Along with improvements in grid infrastructure, smarter substations and adoption of smart homes or buildings, the smart meters market holds strong potential in India,” equips Ankur Oberoi, Regional Sales Manager, Texas Instruments.

Anil Kadam, Senior Manager - Solution Architect (Utility Segment), Schneider Electric India, also thinks that smart grids are the right solution to ensure Electrical & Power Review

“This evolving smart grids of the future is a going to provide huge business and employment opportunities, and India can leverage the demographic advantage to play a leading role in this new world,” explains Mr Pillai.

Smart grid and smart energy are complementary. These two effectively combine latest information and communication technologies with generation, transmission and distribution of energy like electricity or gas. As India gears up for a major push towards smart cities, smart energy and smart grids are going to play a vital building block of every single smart city.

According to Mr Kadam, “Smart grids can function as the hub of smart energy, facilitating the ideal energy mix and the assurance of maximum output via the use of minimal resources. Smart energy via a smart meter and smart grids can ensure power is used intelligently, ensuring lower power bills and low maintenance costs. Smart energy would take into account the time of day when power

is being utilised as well as seasonal fluctuations and other relevant parameters to decide the necessary energy output. Smart energy is also geared to ascertain that energy usage leaves a lower carbon trail.

Given the government’s ambitious growth goals, smart energy could play a meaningful role in achieving these targets faster.

Overcoming challenges Although many advantages of smart grid technology are apparent, it will merely be a question of time before everyone agrees to accept smart grids. This is relatively a new concept, and the decision making has been slow. Even companies around the world have just started gaining experience in smart grid technologies.

Then there are no established standards for communication with a smart meter.

According to Mr Oberoi, “Some of the challenges that the market is currently witnessing are from the perspective of standardisation. Another challenge is regulations with regard to the grid infrastructure and metering across rural, urban and industrial areas.

Most of the grids and meters in India are old too. No doubt, a cost factor is definitely involved in achieving mass-scale penetration. Additionally, awareness has to be created amongst the consumers, regarding the technology and the working of the smart meter. “Stakeholders can look at developing business models to encourage private players to invest in the deployment of smart meters,” adds Mr Oberoi.

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India to play leading role in popularising smart grid India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is a public private partnership initiative of Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India for accelerated development of smart grid technologies in the Indian power sector. The forum helps the Indian power sector deploy smart grid technologies in an efficient, cost-effective, innovative and scalable manner by bringing together all key stakeholders and enabling technologies. In an exclusive interview with EPR, Reji Kumar Pillai shares how ISGF is advocating in promoting smart grid technology in India.

“… evolving smart grids of the future is a going to provide huge business and employment opportunities,” remarks Reji Kumar Pillai, President, India Smart Grid Forum

The smart grid market worldwide is forecast to witness a CAGR of 26.6 per cent, reaching $125 billion by 2017. Where do you want place India in the growth trajectory?

The emergence of India as a strong economic power is receiving widespread recognition in the world. Although we operate the fourth largest power system in the world, one-third of our population have no access to electricity and our per-capita consumption of electricity is onefourth of the world average. Transmission and distribution losses in India are also quite high — about 26 per cent in distribution and more than 7 per cent in transmission. The Government of India and other stakeholders have realized that by implementing incremental improvements in a business as usual scenario, we will not be able to provide 24/7 electricity to all households in the country. It requires innovative strategies, breakthrough technologies and bold decisions.

In 2013, the government issued “Smart Grid Vision” and “Roadmap for India”. The newly elected government is committed to provide 24/7 electricity to all households in the next 5 years and has recently launched three focused programmes towards this objective with a total capital outlay of $14 billion.

The new government has also announced ambitious programmes to build 100 smart cities on fast track and add 180 GW of renewable energy (100 GW solar, 60 GW wind and 20 GW other RE) generation capacity by 2022. Out of this, 40 GW is proposed to be added at the low-voltage grid from rooftop PV. This is going

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to change the picture of the grid dramatically.

Also, 100 smart cities programme will focus on building smart grids in those 100 cities. The erstwhile R-APDRP being re-packaged as IPDS and extended to 500 more towns where as, even in the DDUGJY, there are components of smart meters and ERP. With all these ground breaking initiatives, India has already emerged as the prime destination for smart grids and smart cities. If all these programmes move ahead even at average pace, these initiatives will change all the market predictions and put India in the forefront of smart grid market.

How is ISGF helping promote the smart grid technology in India?

The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is a public-private partnership of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, for accelerated deployments of smart grid technologies. Apart from assisting the Power Ministry in formulation of policies and programmes for smart grid development, we offer advisory services to state utilities, regulators and other ministries. We also impart training, outreach and capacity building programmes to all stakeholders. In addition, we undertake research in new technologies, work with standards bodies, build new business models and work with various stakeholders to undertake technology demonstration projects in furthering the cause of smart grids.

The biggest challenge in the power sector in India is transmission and distribution losses.

What measures the ministry should apply to revamp transmission and distribution systems in India?

In the traditional electric grid, the ability to monitor power flows and control it in real time is limited to the high-voltage network which is equipped with automation systems.

In the low-voltage network, the power system operator has no visibility on who is consuming how much electricity when and where. In a smart grid with smart sensors and smart meters connected to computers in the control room, it is possible to remotely monitor and control the flow of electricity in real time to every customer or even to every smart appliance.

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The example of Delhi DISCOMS proves that technology intervention can reduce distribution losses. In Delhi, the losses have come down from 50 per cent to below 15 per cent over the past decade. Through APDRP, R-APDRP, RGGVY and several other state level programmes, we could reduce the T&D losses in the in the country by over 10 per cent during the past 10 years. This amounts to 95 billion kWh savings in 2013-14 alone.

The “Smart Grid Vision” and “Roadmap for India” is a comprehensive policy directive from MoP that envisages complete transformation of the grid in the next several years.

In order to ensure smooth large-scale deployments, 14 smart grid pilot projects have been approved for different distribution utilities by the Power Ministry. A “National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM)” is expected to be launched soon that will have the overall responsibility to bring all stakeholders for successful implementation of the policies and programmes envisaged under this roadmap.

Smart energy will also be growing at a CAGR of 28.7 per cent from 2012-2025. What role does smart grid play in a smart energy?

The electric grid is on the threshold of a paradigm shift. After 100 years of centralised power generation and creation of massive electric grids that span the globe, the shift is towards decentralised generation. In the past 5 years, the picture of the grid has changed dramatically in most geographies.

This evolving smart grids of the future is a going to provide huge business and employment opportunities, and India can leverage the demographic advantage to play a leading role in this new world.

Although the need for smart gird is apparent, the decision making process is slow. How is your company planning to overcome this as well as other challenges?

Smart grids are a new concept, and companies around the world have just started gaining experience in smart grid technologies.

Smart Grids span multiple functionalities and options — each utility could be different based on legacy, priorities, business case and so forth. There cannot be a Systems Requirement Specification (SRS) template like that of R APDRP for smart grids.

Need flexibility and dedicated specialised manpower to handle the diverse, complex and evolving needs of technology, standards, policy, regulations, innovation and so forth.

There is urgent need for a debate to arrive at consensus of all stakeholders in formulating innovative business models and procurement procedure than can transcend the limitations L1 bid and draconian contract clauses drafted in the 1950s for civil and mechanical projects which are stumbling blocks for buying new technologies in the 21st century. ISGF is strongly advocating for such a dialogue at all levels.

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POWERGRID: powering India POWERGRID, one amongst the largest power transmission utilities in the world, is playing a vital role in the growth of Indian power sector by developing a robust integrated national grid and associating in the flagship programme of Government of India to provide power for all. In an exclusive interview, R. N. Nayak talks about POWERGRID’s current financial status and how it is going to take care the power quality and smart grid projects.

“POWERGRID is taking a lot of initiatives for the energy efficiency and green energy corridor,” says R. N. Nayak, Chairman and Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

The ordering will be done in between March and April.

Solutions for T&D POWERGRID does not have much T&D losses. It is comparable to international parameters. POWERGRID is facing problems only with the distribution sector.

Present scenario Its capital expenditure is around ` 22,000 crore for this financial year. Among this, ` 15,000-16,000 crore (70 per cent) will be through loan. Out of ` 16,000 crore, multi-lateral and other funding will be about ` 2,500-2,600 crore. So the rest will be through domestic bonds or loans.

POWERGRID currently has 43-45 per cent of market share.

Raising capital About ` 17,700 crore of capital expenditure has been spent. This year, POWERGRID has to raise another ` 1,500 crore through the issue of bonds. The organisation needs another ` 1,500 crore to meet its capital expenditure the balance money it has.

Solar park projects Its solar park projects will start within 6 months. These projects will be carried on all the seven states. The scheme has not been finalised for the solar park projects yet. POWERGRID is looking for a generation capacity of 9,000 MW from the solar park projects. It has awarded projects worth ` 13,300 crore.

New initiatives POWERGRID is taking a lot of initiatives for the energy efficiency and green energy corridor. It is also taking care of the power quality and smart grid projects. The tenders for green corridor have been floated, and the orders will take place soon. The transmission players are involved in this.

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Siemens with more intelligent, sustainable and reliable grid Siemens provides a comprehensive suite of smart grid solutions and services for the protection, automation, planning, monitoring and diagnosis of grid infrastructure. The company has successfully positioned itself as one of the respectable names in software and end-to-end solutions from enterprise IT up to smart metering. In an exclusive interview with EPR, R. K. Chugh shares how Siemens is making grids more intelligent, sustainable and reliable.

“Siemens has been in the forefront for introducing innovative technologies to utilities,� says R. K. Chugh, Country Division Lead - Smart Grid Solutions & Services, Siemens India

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Revamping transmission and distribution systems Firstly, it is the aging and inadequate infrastructure that contributes to lower quality and reliability of power resulting in losses. Secondly, it is the poor visibility that the utility has on the network and consumers. The government should prioritise investments in these areas to reduce transmission and distribution losses.

Smart grid and India The distribution infrastructure needs significant modernisation to support the overall growth of power sector, thereby Indian economy. This will be a key driver for the smart grid market to grow at a healthy rate. Therefore, Siemens expects similar growth rate for this market in India as well.

Smart grid and smart energy Worldwide the trend is to add more renewable energy sources, and smart grid will play an important role in integrating these in transmission and distribution grids. Siemens is developing newer platforms that will help in making this a reality and make grids more intelligent, sustainable and reliable.

Siemens and smart grid Siemens has been in the forefront for introducing innovative technologies to utilities, thereby improving service to their customers. Siemens has significant local manufacturing and R&D facilities to support and partner in India’s smart grid vision. It has a range of products, solutions and services that can cater to secondary distribution, telemetry equipment, control and automation solutions. Its comprehensive portfolio can support utilities, private DISCOMs and smart cities to roll out an efficient smart grid.

Overcoming challenges Siemens is aware of the challenges and engaged with utilities and stakeholders to introduce technological innovations to overcome them. For example, Siemens believes that distribution automation technology must be part of the distribution reforms programme such as Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. This will enable utilities to efficiently monitor and control the distribution networks, thereby enhancing quality of power supply to consumers.

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TI: transforming power through energy management Texas Instruments offers innovative, economical and scalable products for different facets of smart grid, such as grid infrastructure, utility metering, grid communication and renewable energy systems. In an interview with EPR, Ankur Oberoi talks about smart grid and its future in India.

“TI delivers fullsystem solutions to measure and manage energy along with communication features in smart grid systems,” says Ankur Oberoi, Regional Sales Manager, Texas Instruments

Smart grid and India The industry expects a lot of changes in smart grid space in the coming years, in terms of investment and innovation. Along with improvements in grid infrastructure, smarter substations and adoption of smart homes or buildings, the smart meters market holds strong potential in India.

The Government of India with its focus on “digital” has announced its objective of establishing 100 smart cities and has allocated ` 7,060 crore to this end.

Texas Instruments and smart grid technology Texas Instruments offers innovative, economical and scalable products for different facets of smart grid, such as grid infrastructure, utility metering, grid communication and renewable energy systems.

For customers, end-to-end products, tools and reference designs make the development process easier and meet standards for security, compliance and long-term reliability. These are all backed by TI’s global system expertise that effectively combines complementary components into solutions for a smarter grid.

Industry alliances are also a significant part of TI’s dedication to the energy market. TI maintains a leadership role in the worldwide community of alliances and regulatory organisations that support the global smart grid. TI maintains an active presence in global regulatory bodies, including Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), G3-PLC Alliance, HomePlug Alliance and IEEE 1901.2 narrowband PLC standard.

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Additionally, TI has launched TI designs library, which enables customers to jump-start their designs with system- and subsystemlevel solutions across analogue, embedded processors and connectivity. Customers can access ready designs, schematics, technical documents on single-phase E-meter for single-chip metrology, data concentrator reference design, system on module for prime power line communication and many more.

Its capabilities in India have been driven out of Bangalore, where it has a large engineering presence and R&D lab for supporting applications. Its experts develop and refine measurement and communication technologies specific to the requirements of a smart grid.

Revamping transmission and distribution systems It is estimated that more than 23 per cent of the total power generated in India was wasted during transmission and distribution (T&D) in the country in 2012-13. The transmission and distribution losses are still very high in the Indian power system and distribution network (aggregate technical and commercial or AT&C). Loss reduction continues to be the top priority of both utilities and government.

Smart grid solutions will help monitor, measure and even control power flows in real time that can help identify losses and thereby appropriate technical and managerial actions can be taken to arrest the losses.

High technical losses in the system are primarily due to inadequate investments over the years for system improvement works, which has resulted in unplanned extensions of the distribution lines, overloading of the system elements like transformers and conductors, and lack of adequate reactive power support.

A high proportion of non-technical losses are caused by illegal tapping of lines and Electrical & Power Review

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Establishing IT-enabled system for energy accounting, auditing and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for big cities is something that can be implemented.

When energy comes from a power source, it gets distributed across long power lines, passing substations that switch to other power lines and transform to different voltage levels, before finally going through the smart meter connected to a building. TI believes that there are lots of opportunities for intelligence to be placed at the substation level, where equipment can self-monitor the power quality and efficiency to make either decision autonomously or receives commands from a remote control centre based off real-time information.

TI continues to work on the next-generation technology that can measure energy and process the measuring data to turn it into information that can be securely communicated to energy providers who make decisions in real time.

Smart grid and smart energy Advanced electronic technologies allow the intelligent power grid to embrace renewable forms of energy generation, bringing greater efficiency and a greener world. The smart grid must be able to measure, communicate, monitor and manage electricity. Measuring how much energy a home or building uses is the first step toward a smart grid – a step many energy providers have started to implement. Smart meters connected to homes and businesses in many metropolitan cities not only measure the amount of energy being used, but they can also communicate those measurements to an energy provider every 15 minutes via radio frequency (RF) communications or power line communication (PLC).

As a leading supplier of analogue and embedded processing technologies, Texas Instruments is closely involved in developing the smart grid, providing integrated circuit solutions that enable power equipment manufacturers to introduce greater measurement, control and communication in their products. The result will be an intelligent, efficient network that supports more extensive generation of energy from renewable sources, with a safer and more efficient energy grid for generations to come.

TI delivers full-system solutions to measure and manage energy along with communication features in smart grid systems, letting people and communities manage their own energy needs. There have been regular innovations on TI smart meter, data concentrators and power line communications solutions.

Recently, TI has unveiled a cost-efficient smart meter design which provides advanced functionality with more memory (flash and RAM) and communication options to provide a value-line solution for mid-range smart utility metering.

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TI is transforming power through energy management innovation in areas, such as energy generation, conversion, distribution and control of energy demand and resources.

Overcoming challenges Some of the challenges that the market is currently witnessing are from the perspective of standardisation. Another challenge is regulations with regard to the grid infrastructure and metering across rural, urban and industrial areas.

In India, most of the grids and meters are old; therefore, a cost factor is definitely involved in achieving mass-scale penetration. Additionally, awareness has to be created amongst the consumers, regarding the technology and the working of the smart meter. Stakeholders can look at developing business models to encourage private players to invest in the deployment of smart meters. Apart from this, increasing consumer awareness and adaption of standards that leads to interoperability and security will help in scaling up smart meter deployments.

TI Solutions TI supplies metering chips to several meter manufactures.

There are already a couple of pilots underway powered by TI’s technology. Additionally, it has developed its offerings on various technologies like ZigBee for low power RF communication and power line communication, apart from delivering the meteorology chipsets for smart grid application.

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Hybrid signal analysis in protection and automation systems Modern protection and automation systems for electrical power systems are increasingly using communication protocols to transfer information. In the mid-term, more and more hybrid systems and systems distributed across large distances will be implemented.

Figure 1: Signal analysis in a hybrid system using the DANEO 400

In this context, hybrid means that protection and automation systems will operate simultaneously with classical secondary quantities and conventionally wired binary status signals, as well as with communication protocols such as those according to IEC 61850. Measuring and evaluating all of these different signals within such hybrid systems requires measurement systems that are also distributed and operate in a hybrid way.

The following article provides an overview of the current status of developments, describes the challenges currently being faced, and presents potential solutions.

Hybrid systems Besides classical secondary quantities and conventionally wired binary status signals, more and more of the mission critical information of the automation systems is transported across communication networks. In systems utilising IEC 61850 communication, the transmission of binary status information via GOOSE messages is an established practice. The next step will be to replace the secondary quantities with Sample Values, which will then transmit digitally coded current and voltage values across the communication network. But even if data transfer within automation systems will be primarily performed via communication protocols in the future, classical actuators and quantities within the process will still need to be acquired by conventional means.

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Distributed systems Once it is digitised and wrapped in data packets, the transmission of information across large distances is essentially simplified.

Whereas the installation of wire loops between individual binary outputs and inputs quickly becomes too costly or susceptible to interference, transmission via noise immune network connections is comparatively easy and allows large volumes of information to be transmitted. This enables the use of applications which previously could not be implemented effectively without digital communication technology. These include bridging distances within a substation across local networks, as well as between substations across wide area networks. Depending on the bandwidth and signal propagation delay (latency) of the network connections, additional new deployments have become possible. While formerly it was only possible to transfer a few bits using modulators and pilot wires, and even then often with significant delays, channels with bandwidths of multiple Mbit/s and low latency are frequently available now. Concepts such as remote interlocking or remote tripping of circuit breakers are increasingly being applied today.

Distributed hybrid measuring system Supervising and evaluating the function of distributed systems requires a measuring solution which is capable of registering data and signals at all the relevant measurement locations of the distributed system. The system itself must also be hybrid in order to record both the classical signals and the network communication at the same time. The new DANEO 400 signal analyser from OMICRON offers these options. Its central software manages all the acquisition devices deployed at various measuring locations as a single measurement system. A precondition for such a system is that all recording devices can be accessed via a network connection. It is then no longer necessary to manually transfer individual files from the acquisition devices and compile all of the data. The measured data is actually compiled for the user in a transparent process and refers to the observed event – the subsequent analysis is then based directly on the related data. It is also possible to export the measured data in generic formats (COMTRADE, PCAP) in order to perform special analyses with external tools.

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Tech view from multiple acquisition devices accurately. For example, to assess the propagation times for messages within local networks, the error of the time synchronisation must not exceed one microsecond. If the highly accurate Precision Time Protocol as per IEEE 1588 is being used in the respective network, the recording device can be synchronised optimally. Alternatively, the acquisition device can also receive the precise time from a GPS receiver. This ensures that the acquired data can be aligned correctly via individual time stamps. A reference for a common trigger is not necessary, since it is generally not possible for all acquisition devices to detect a trigger pattern at precisely the same time in distributed systems. The corresponding uncertainty needs to be compensated via a suitable pre-trigger time to ensure that the recordings from all acquisition devices cover the relevant time period. If only certain devices detect the trigger, they must then inform the other acquisition devices that a trigger has occurred. So-called post-trigger actions can be used to establish such a trigger chain.

Factory acceptance test To provide evidence that a representative part of the automation system is working correctly, it is necessary to measure and document all relevant signals. On systems utilising IEC 61850 communication, the description of the communication system in standardised SCL format forms the basis for a comparison between the configuration and the GOOSE and Sampled Values streams actually present in the network. The reference to the signals from the process provides an indication for the correct coordination of procedures, for example the timed response of

Figure 2: Data analysis using the DANEO 400

Figure 3: Distributed measurement using the DANEO 400 in two substations as a sample application

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an interlocking function and its margins for secure operation.

With the analysis of propagation times of data packets in the local network, it is possible to observe heavily loaded sections within the network infrastructure and highlight critical conditions which may possibly occur. In addition to this, analysis of the data volume on the communication network provides insights whether something like a suspected GOOSE avalanche is actually occurring and whether any effects on the reaction of the automation system should be anticipated.

Start-up and system acceptance test The description of the communication system in standardised SCL format also forms the basis for this test when working with a system that utilises IEC 61850 communication. Since individual devices are put in operation one by one, verification of the anticipated configuration and the actual configuration can be performed repetitively – whereby the individual communication nodes do not need to be active at the same time. If a function stretches across multiple stations at different geographical locations and the data transfer is performed using a wide area communication connection, the time response of the signal transmission and coordination of the procedures can be captured using multiple, distributed acquisition devices. The signals used during the system acceptance test are documented and the archived measured data can then be used for analyses at a later date.

Troubleshooting In order to track down sporadic malfunctions, acquisition devices can also be operated on site in an unattended mode. The acquisition devices only begin capturing signals when the configured trigger condition occurs and then they re-arm themselves again for further recordings as necessary. Depending on the type of data being captured and the duration of the intended operation, very large data volumes are to be expected in certain circumstances.

In addition to the built-in mass storage (SSD), high-capacity external storage media can be connected to the DANEO 400.

If a network connection is in place, remote access allows one to determine whether any recordings have taken place. If the bandwidth allows it, the recordings can also be downloaded via the network for analysis.

Summary There are many potential use cases for testing in distributed, hybrid automation systems. Whether the goal is purely to assess data transmission in a wide area network or simply to measure the classical signals of a secondary system – a hybrid measurement system, which can be used at distributed measurement locations with precise time synchronisation, can cover all of these scenarios. The standardised SCL data for an IEC 61850 system forms the comparative basis between configured messages and ones that are actually occurring in a communication network. The analysis of the captured data ultimately uncovers the relationship between classical signals and communication. New analyses can be performed at any time using the archived data. mARch 2015

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India on smart way with smart grid As India gears up for a major push towards smart cities, smart energy and smart grids are going to play a vital building block of every single smart city. In an interview with EPR, Shiv Kaushik shares how Cyan can support the Indian utilities with smart grid technology.

“We are a market leader in India with an established smart metering partner ecosystem...,” says Shiv Kaushik, Country Manager, Cyan Technologies

Smart grid and India Global private and public utilities are adopting smart meters as vital parts of their energy distribution infrastructure.

However, there is a great difference between implementing smart metering as part of an established, well-laid infrastructure dealing with incremental population increases and employing smart meters in emerging markets.

The Indian smart metering market is essentially starting from ground zero.

While there are currently 200 million static electricity meters installed in India, smart meters account for less than 1 per cent of all deployed meters. In addition, over 300 million Indian inhabitants are currently living without access to power, according to a recent World Bank study. This means that the potential for the Indian smart metering market is enormous, but the solutions underpinning it must be designed specifically to deal with the economic and environmental conditions in which they will be deployed.

The government’s drive on smart cities and its promise of 24/7 electricity to all homes by 2019 will act as major driving forces on the rate of smart grid adoption in India. In addition, the potential for smart metering to reduce the ever increasing T&D losses suffered by state distribution companies and utilities will stimulate adoption across both private and public sectors.

Cyan and smart grid technology A successful smart grid deployment requires the integration of a range of technologies, products and services from different

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vendors, all of which make up the smart grid ecosystem. Cyan is a market leader in the India with an established smart metering partner ecosystem that includes utilities, system integrators, telecom companies and meter manufacturers.

Cyan has invested millions of dollars in the Indian market on research and development.

As a result, it is uniquely placed in the market to deliver smart metering solutions designed and other next-generation economies.

While the technology is developed in-house, Cyan has qualified two India based Tier-1 contract equipment manufacturers to build its hardware solutions both for the Indian market and for exports.

Cyan today offers a range of India-focused solutions based on its sub-Ghz wireless communication platform, operating in 865867 MHz band. Cyan’s CyLec technology is an integrated or retrofit solution. The integrated solution allows utilities to incorporate CyLec with new and replacement meter installations, and Cyan’s retrofit technology provides smart metering functionality to existing static meters. Cyan can also proudly showcase its experience of both solutions with both private and public utilities in India.

Cyan has steadily grown its India team and will continue to grow with additional sales and business development staff, and applications and technical staff. Its longterm objective is to significantly contribute to the government’s goals in developing an ‘open system’ and reduce the aggregate technical and commercial losses.

Revamping transmission and distribution systems Utilities have an urgent need reduce transmission and distribution (T&D) losses, which are exceeding ` 2.5 lakh crore per annum. Smart metering technology supports the reduction of these T&D losses, as well as revenue assurance for the distribution utilities. Adopting smart metering allows Electrical & Power Review

Interview a utility to collect accurate data from every meter, ensuring accurate billing and collection for every customer. In addition, it reduces meter reading and billing costs, as well as the cost of correcting many of the errors that occur due to faulty meter readings. Using the data that is collected, it also allows utilities to shift the load between industrial and domestic consumers during peak hours through tools such as time of use tariffs and incentives. All these benefits result in more and continuous power availability for consumers as well as more revenues for the utilities.

For consumers, smart meters would mean lower cost of service and therefore lower tariffs in the long run. They can also help consumers manage their electricity usage more efficiently and save money. They will also benefit from dynamic tariffs, which incentivise them to shift their peak electricity consumption to non-peak hours.

The decision makers in the government recognize these benefits. At the policy level, things are going in the right direction. There is a strong interest of the NDA government in power sector reforms and in promoting smart cities. There is a mission to build 100 smart cities across the country using the latest technology and infrastructure by 2022. These are extremely positive messages for the infrastructure sector in general and for power sector in particular.

All that is now required are a few bold moves. For example, the government may provide a clear mandate to the utilities to undertake pilots for smart metering and, if found successful, adopt them on mass scale. About 14 smart grid pilots are currently being funded by the Ministry of Power.

Smart grid and smart energy Smart grid and smart energy are complementary terms that effectively combine latest information and communication technologies with generation, transmission and distribution of energy like electricity or gas. As India gears up for a major push towards smart cities, smart energy and smart grids are going to play a vital building block of every single smart city.

Cyan is a leading stakeholder and innovator in the smart grid industry. In the past 5 years that Cyan has been present in the Indian market, it has made major investments in better understanding the unique aspects of the Indian market and developing new smart metering products designed specifically for the Indian market. As India undertakes a transformational journey towards greater smart energy adoption, Cyan is proud to have played a supporting role in achieving many of the recent milestones in this journey. In mid-2014, Essel Utilities and Tata Power chose Cyan’s CyLec solution for commercial AMI deployments in India. In September 2014, a consortium using Cyan’s CyLec has been chosen for a pilot deployment by Uttar Gujarat Vij Co. in Naroda and Deesa districts of Gujarat.

More recently, Cyan also received a purchase order of ` 9.5 Electrical & Power Review

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crore from Enzen Global Solutions for a large pilot project being implemented for Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Ltd. (CESC), Mysore, Karnataka.

In addition to these field deployments, Cyan has also signed two separate MoU with Ecolibrium Energy and Innologix Consulting respectively to jointly develop, market and deploy integrated smart metering solutions in India. As India gets ready to embrace smart metering across cities and states, Cyan is ready with the right technology to support the Indian utilities.

Overcoming challenges The decision making has been slow in the past primarily because smart grid is relatively a new concept. New technology and applications are being developed to make energy available on demand and at a reasonable cost. But there are no established standards for communication with a smart meter. Cyan has sought to address this gap by pioneering and evangelising the adoption of open standards-based, integrated smart metering solutions in India.

As the Indian market progresses to full-scale smart metering deployments, Cyan as a company is well positioned to support open standards for both meter and communication protocols.

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India to catch up smart grid leaders

“Schneider offers complete smart grid solutions that are robustly engineered and rigorously tested for optimal performance,” says Anil Kadam, Senior Manager - Solution Architect (Utility Segment), Schneider Electric India

Schneider Electric is one of the global leaders in the smart grid technology. Its crosscontinental reach and presence in many geographies make it a prominent name. Anil Kadam shares why smart grids are the right solution to ensure uninterrupted power.

commercial and industrial users. In the era of intelligent energy management, the smart gird promotes flexible distribution, enabling a more responsive, stable electrical network.

It also delivers better quality power while drastically reducing network losses.

Smart grid and India It goes without saying that Schneider Electric India would wish to place the country at the top of this growth trajectory. On a more practical level, it should be noted that India has only begun to shift towards smart grids in recent years, while some nations enjoy a head start of more than a decade.

Smart grid and smart energy Smart grids can function as the hub of smart energy, facilitating the ideal energy mix and the assurance of maximum output via the use of minimal resources.

Notwithstanding this, with a proactive government now in power at the centre, Schneider is confident that India can catch up with the leaders, if it so desires, given the ambitious targets it has set on housing for all by 2022, the building of 100 smart cities, nationwide infrastructure development and ensuring energy security and 24/7 power for all citizens by boosting the mix of power from clean energy sources. Smart girds will need to play a crucial role if these ambitious targets are to be achieved within the mandated years.

Schneider and smart grid Backed by its global perspective, Schneider designs and develops complete smart grid solutions that are robustly engineered and rigorously tested for optimal performance in diverse operating environments – from humid tropical climes and dusty deserts to snowcapped mountains.

When it comes to smart grid technology, Schneider Electric is a global leader, considering its cross-continental reach and presence in many geographies — be they emerged or emerging economies.

Though the government is implementing measures to overhaul substandard T&D systems to reduce losses, this may take years.

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Smart energy via a smart meter and smart grids can ensure power is used intelligently, ensuring lower power bills and low maintenance costs. Smart energy would take into account the time of day when power is being utilised as well as seasonal fluctuations and other relevant parameters to decide the necessary energy output. Smart energy is also geared to ascertain that energy usage leaves a lower carbon trail.

Schneider Electric already offers numerous products and services that address the needs of smart energy. With perennial power problems in many states across India, smart energy is imperative to ameliorate these hurdles by facilitating proper usage patterns to curb energy usage, save power and reduce bills.

Given the government’s ambitious growth goals, smart energy could play a meaningful role in achieving these targets faster, with less wastage of resources and lower expenses.

Against this backdrop, Schneider has been reaching out to prospective clients.

Overcoming challenges While the cost barrier is a major challenge in smart grid adoption, Schneider emphasises that with almost 30 per cent savings in energy costs the system earns its own keep within a few years.

When some states shift faster onto the highway of higher growth and prosperity, the others will be unwilling to stay behind and naturally opt for smart grids.

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Emerson looks to a ‘clean’ future India is aiming high to solarise its power generation. The country already saw a 14.2 per cent increase in solar power generation from 2012-2014 and expects about $250 billion investments in the electricity and renewable energy sector by 2019. In an exclusive interview with EPR, Dinesh Dhut shares where India is heading in term of solar energy production and usage.

“Looking at the usage of the solar energy, we are hoping that India will reach the goal it has set,” remarks Dinesh Dhut, Director, Telecom/Solar Products and Solutions, Emerson Network Power (India)

India plans to generate 15 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. What will be the roadmap for this achievement?

India is spearheading into development and innovation leaving no stone unturned.

Energy has become a primary need for the country making it exceedingly important for industries to function continuously without any interruptions. Industries are looking for sources of energy that are not only efficient but also emission free.

With its rapidly increasing base of SMBs and SMEs, India now faces a power deficit situation, and Emerson believes that the adoption of renewable sources of energy will help address the problem to a great extent.

Being a tropical country, solar energy is produced on a large scale. India saw a 14.2 per cent increase in solar power generation from 2012-2014, and this offers a clear picture of where the country is heading in term of solar energy production and usage.

Looking at the usage of the solar energy, we are hoping that India will reach the goal it has set.

Where do you position your company in the current market with respect to solar power generation?

Carrying forward our legacy of a productbased business, we continue to remain a leading UPS or precision AC manufacturer with a core part of our business being to ensure uptime for our consumers. We offer added capabilities of high-quality and customisable solutions to customers. Our

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global manufacturing capabilities allow us to offer reliable solutions at affordable costs and leverage our vast industry experience.

We are investing heavily in central inverters and maintain a good market share in the off grid solar market.

One unique USP of our solar products is that all of our solutions boast of the isolation transformer features. We also manufacture solar inverters (Energy Export Unit - EEU) and (Energy Storage Unit - ESU) and its monitoring equipment. We have also introduced different operational modes in our ESU systems which is suitable for all type of India solar customer requirements.

Renewable sector has been acknowledged as an important sector for the ‘Make in India’ initiative by the government. How will the solar energy sector add growth to this initiative?

Growth initiatives — fuelled by the government’s “Digital India” vision — are expected to drive growth for e-governance initiatives in telecom, banking, insurance and healthcare segments, as the demand for data centre and UPS solutions for the government sector increases across the country. As increasing number of industrial applications, SME’s are becoming technology ready and using business critical equipment they are driving the need for industrial UPS. With the “Make in India” initiative, the country aims at becoming a solar power enabled manufacturing hub, and investments in the renewable energy sector are increasing, making it possible for industry to adopt solar energy as a form of energy supply. Emerson Network Power remains committed to this initiative and is investing in the country to manufacture products that encourage the use of solar power. The country is said to expect about $250 billion investments in the electricity and renewable energy sector by 2019. This offers a clear picture of where the country is heading in term of solar energy production and usage. mARch 2015

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Switchgear market to witness CAGR 10% until 2017 Increasing investment in manufacturing segment as well as urban and rural infrastructure development have turned on the switchgear industry for the better years due to adverse macro-economic scenario. With a stable government with focused plan to improve Indian economy and its new investment plans in infrastructure development, the market looks determined to reinvigorate growth.”

The per capita total energy consumption in India was 917.2 KWh by March 2013.

Due to India’s economic rise, the demand for electrical energy has touched great heights. The per capita total energy consumption is now expected to grow to 1,200 KWh by 2016. “With the rapid increase in urbanisation, new residential and commercial complexes, there is a high demand for electrical switchgears,” says Rajesh Nandwani, Business Unit Head - Switchgear, Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd. “The low-voltage switchgear market size in India is about ` 11,000 crore. The domestic switchgear market is about ` 2,200 crore which includes products like MCB, RCCB and DB.” The switchgear and control gear industry in India is currently valued at ` 135 billion in FY 2013 and has been growing at 15 per cent for the past 3 years. It is estimated that the industry is going to touch about ` 215 billion by FY 2017, growing at a diminished CAGR of 10 per cent.

The need to have a safe, reliable and efficient power distribution setup at both micro and macro levels is providing growth opportunities to the lowvoltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear markets in India.

Switchgear market and India India is the world’s sixth largest energy consumer, accounting for 3.4 per cent of global energy consumption, and the nation is witnessing increased investments in the manufacturing segment as well as urban and rural infrastructure development all over the country. According to AV Jagdish, Vice President, Switchgear Division, Havells India Ltd., “The switchgear market overall has seen a tapered growth for past 2-3

‘Make In India’ initiative The new government is planning extensive industry enhancement programmes. One such initiave is “Make In India”, and the industry has welcomed the initiative, which can help Indian economy and industry to grow. The initiative is a good opportunity for all entrepreneurs.

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With the rapid increase in urbanisation, new residential and commercial complexes, there is a high demand for electrical switchgears.

Rajesh Nandwani, Business Unit Head - Switchgear, Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd.

a manufacturing hub for the world,” opines Mr Jagdish.

However, Mr Nandwani feels that it all depends on how quick the execution happens because bureaucratic delays and approvals threaten the entire process.

Also, the focus of government should be in creating a sustainable industry and adopt best-in-the-class technology for developing products suiting the needs of assorted Indian landscapes. He also put high emphasis on quality along with quantity.

Driving factor The Indian switchgear market can be segregated into three categories on the basis of voltage: low-voltage switchgears, medium-voltage switchgears and high-voltage switchgears. The market contribution of low-voltage switchgears has displayed a remarkable traction, surging from 31.7 per cent in FY 08 to 55.3 per cent in FY 13. Awareness and safety concern among people are driving this homogenous growth. There are other factors too like increased urbanisation, enhancement in building-up of new Electrical & Power Review

Industry Analysis residential households along with the growing concerns for quality and safety among the consumers over non-branded products.

“We expect the miniature circuit breaker market to grow at 5-10 per cent in the upcoming years,” says Mr Nandwani. “Simultaneously, we expect a rise in demand for RCCB as people have become alert on risks due to leakage currents which can cause fire to property and electrical shocks that can endanger individual lives.”

Then there is the growth of townships, predominantly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

With increasing purchases of home appliances as well as voltage fluctuations have propelled the demand of switchgear.

According to Mr Nandwani, “We foresee switchgear becoming a product in rural as well as urban housing landscape, with the media doing its bit by creating awareness about switchgear products.

The busy individuals and lifestyles have made switchgear a necessity for protecting their homes and appliances from electrical hazards as the wiring standards in these may or may not be up to mark. Traditional DP switches are being replaced with switchgear products suiting needs of modern Indian residences.”

Even Sandeep Selot, Director, Marketing and Strategy - Energy Business, Schneider Electric India, thinks the same. He believes that India’s developing infrastructure has been the prime factor that has resulted growth in the demand for switchgears in India. Development in oil and gas, petrochemicals, steel, concrete and telecom has given a huge stimulus to the development of this business, especially in high-voltage section.

Challenges to overcome The industry still has high peak deficit of power, and large section of Indians have no access to electrical energy. There is also a need to work on the last mile connectivity to consumers. However, the biggest challenge in the switchgear industry is emerging from the period of prolonged slowdown and to be able to successfully translate opportunities into business.

“Today investments are being made to strengthen the MV network under government sponsored RAPDRP programme,” explains Mr Selot.

“However, the technology adaptation for last mile connectivity is far behind as compared globally. The overhead infrastructure for rural and semi urban areas still needs strengthening.”

India’s developing infrastructure has been the prime factor that has resulted growth in the demand for switchgears in India.

Sandeep Selot, Director, Marketing and Strategy - Energy Business, Schneider Electric India

Strategies for next 5 years The next 5 years will be crucial for the Indian electrical equipment industry as it gears up to meet the rapidly rising domestic demand. Maintaining on the quality of the products is the key differentiator in any market, and the switchgear industry continues to focus on research and development so that it can keep delivering superior products to its customers. “The mantra is quality, superior technology and steady launch of upgraded, more efficient value for money products,” remarks Mr Jagdish.

According to Mr Nandwani, “The strategy will focus on serving the needs of all customer segments — be it commercial, retail or industrial.”

Twilight switch for precise sensing Jayashree has recently introduced a reliable and robust automatic ambient light intensity detector switch.

The unit incorporates a Twin Sensor technology to avoid false or nuisance sensing. The unit is useful for automatic switching “ON” loads such as street lights, landscape lights, sign boards, monuments and heritage buildings and public places.

Models are also available with built-in programmable timer to switch OFF the loads after preset time or to switch ON/ OFF loads only in the evening.

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The unit can operate single phase or three-phase loads up to 15 A rating.

The unit is housed in IP-65 grade ABS plastic enclosure. The operating light level can be set from 2 lux to 100 lux.

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IT for synergy in Indian power sector The global IT market for the power distribution sector provides a range of technologies and solutions, which address the entire business value chain in power distribution. In an interview with EPR, Prakash Nayak shares his opinion about the importance of IT in power market.

“IT implementation will not only just address operational issues but also address the business process,” says Prakash Nayak, Chairman Power Engineers Panel, Institution of Engineering and Technology

Please highlight key growth opportunities for the application of IT in the power sector.

With Indian Electricity Act 2003, the complexity and challenges of the power sector have increased manifold. The act focuses on unbundling, competition and commercial motive for revival of the power sector. This makes the process of balancing the commercial objectives vis-à-vis the social concerns even more challenging. In the present business environment, utilities have to re-engineer and automate their business processes for sustainable growth and survival with objectives, such as capacity building, business process efficiency, loss reduction, metering, billing and collection efficiency, customer relations, consumer satisfaction and so forth.

In order to meet the objectives, the adoption of latest and best-in-class technology is essential. Therefore, information technology is considered as the principal thrust area to spearhead our country’s agenda of power reforms. The challenges of IT in power sector are the enormous availability of IT options in the market today. It is important not to get carried away by the technology wave, but choose the appropriate technology, as per the industry needs, more so fit in to power domain.

What are the relevant trends and activities in the market?

For implementing any hardware- or software-based solutions for the enterprise, it is extremely important and critical to have a robust, scalable, adaptive and open systems computing and communication architecture.

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technical obsolescence, the data network infrastructure, around which the enterprise applications are built, survives the longest.

Therefore, the network infrastructure should be built around industry standards technology, conforming to IEC. The enterprise software is the gateway to various integrated business applications — automated meter reading, SCADA, data logging, billing, collection and CRMS and Demand Side Management (DSM). The choice of hardware platform, operating system, database and front-end tools would depend upon the type and volume of transactions.

Disaster recovery and continuity planning automated data backups are essential for the protection of vital data and their recovery during catastrophic failure. Also, early warning system like Wide Area Management System (WAMS) with stability threats to any nodes could help arresting failure and blackouts. Apart from instantaneous backups, it is essential to take cold backups on regular basis of the entire system. For mission-critical applications, it is better to have separate database and application servers along with RAID support for data redundancy.

The integration of servers, RAID storage and backup devices through fibre optic channel architecture enhances efficiency and performance. Backups across multiple servers, preferably at remote locations, are healthy business practice.

What solutions can support the intricacy and diversity of the power sector?

Globally IT is being used to enable operations at a transaction level thus providing advantages like inbuilt process controls, workflow enabled transactions, single point of data capture and support for timely strategic decision making. On the other hand, in India, the core operations are still manual and face issues like ad-hoc decision making, poor data quality, long decision making cycles and under utilisation of IT investments.

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Guest Column and operational performance. The need is to develop a synergy between IT and the Indian power sector and emerging technologies can play a defining the role in profitability and quality of services. Consumer database indexing and electrical network mapping development of electrical consumer and network database is necessary for a host of power sector applications like asset management, revenue management, energy audit and load flow studies. Several distribution companies are using GIS technology to map their HT/ LT consumers and electrical network assets. This required a GPS survey of consumer households, the connected electrical feeders and distribution transformers. All the consumers are given the unique electrical address (or CIN, Consumer Index Number) so that it is possible to segregate the consumers feeder-wise or DT-wise for energy audit and accounting purposes. IVRS-based consumer call centre electrical consumer is the focus of an IVRS-based call centre where IT application can be adopted for consumer’s benefits. The IVRS-based system is aimed at improving customer services and increasing staff efficiency.

At many places in India, IVRS-based system is operational for single window clearance of all types of customer complaints.

The call centre addresses consumer complaints ranging from no power, billing, and payment related and connection related.

What is needed is the integration at back-end from generation to distribution and consumers.

How can your solutions shape the future of power sector?

The global IT market for the power distribution sector provides a wide range of technologies and solutions. These solutions address the entire business value chain in power distribution — from setting up distribution network and service connection to distribution load management, delivery of power and customer services. IT investments and implementation should be driven through a structured and comprehensive IT strategy, aligned with mission critical applications like SCADA, DMS and EMS, and WAMS and the business goals. The interfaces and integration among different software applications should be well defined. A synergy should be established to maximise benefits from IT investments to best serve the business needs.

Effectiveness of IT investments should be monitored on an ongoing basis. Business process automation should aim at data capture at source to reduce transaction time, enable built-in process controls, enables audit trail, and provide appropriate and reliable information for decision support. Seamless business process integration accelerates transactions and optimises sharing of information across business processes.

Brief key issues affecting industries and markets.

These solutions address the entire business value chain in power – from setting up last mile distribution network and service connection to distribution load management, delivery of power and customer services up to generation. Hence, it is essential to have seamless integration of IT solutions covering all the services. Unfortunately, there is expertise in each of these islands and only few of the companies have Electrical & Power Review

the complete knowledge of the IT requirements. For example, core engineering companies have tremendous knowledge and experience in handling the power system with both global and domestic experiences of managing the complete power system, whereas when it comes IT applications on top of their system, there are some weaknesses.

This applies similar way to IT companies. They have good knowledge and experience with IT application as well as limited experience and knowledge of working power systems. Thus in order to derive the benefits from IT implementation, there is need for IT team to know about the power system domain and similarly domain team should be able to understand the IT application. The joint understanding on the same will go long way in the successful IT implementation. Yet another issue is the basic willingness to have the IT, as there us myth that IT applications are not meant for mission critical application because of security threats. In my opinion these are manageable with proper study and building the system.

One thing is sure that IT implementation will not only just address operational issues but also address the business process and help one manage the system with minimal manual intervention. This requires a political mandate with concerned managing the system. In our country, smart grid pilots, a clear roadmap which is a part of 12th Plan (2012-2017), should have become an example of the IT implementation. However, we are yet to see the same implemented in large scale. The issue is not technology but the people who want to make a difference. mARch 2015

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AVEVA to shape Indian power sector For more than 50 years, AVEVA has been working closely with the power industry.

Its solutions are widely used in the industry, and several of its design applications were originally developed specifically for it. In an exclusive interview with EPR, Navtej Garewal shares why the industry draws extensively on AVEVA’s solutions for engineering, 3D design, 3D laser scanning and information management.

“Our technologies are widely recognised as enablers of industry best practice,” remarks Navtej Garewal, Senior VP and Country Head (India), AVEVA

Could you highlight key growth opportunities for the application of IT in the power sector?

The Indian power sector has grown impressively in size and capacity over the years. However, as projects grow in size, complexity and sophistication, they become more challenging, both in on-time and onbudget delivery and in their efficient lifecycle management.

Modern 3D design, engineering and information management technologies are essential to meeting these challenges. The engineering and design solutions are highly

productive in areas such as eliminating clashes and ensuring design consistency while information management solutions ensure the quality and accessibility of all project information. The benefits gained in project execution are dramatic. It has been estimated that a 1 per cent reduction in information quality leads to a 10 per cent increase in man-hours to complete the project.

Once the new plant is commissioned, the challenge lies in maximising its output and availability throughout its service life. Here again, information management technologies are the key enablers. They can aggregate, validate and make readily accessible all types of asset information from whatever source or originating application.

This enables the creation of a living digital asset, the information “mirror image” of the physical asset, which continuously reflects the true current state of the plant as it changes over time. Such trustworthy, complete and accessible information enables the most efficient asset management, minimising outages and operating costs.

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Discuss relevant trends and activities in the market with regard to the use of IT in the power sector.

Many governments insist on the use of information management systems in the power sector for safety reasons. These systems are also powerful tools to ensure that plant operation and management are efficient. The Power Ministry, therefore, now wants to see evidence of the use of such solutions.

This top-down push for technical and operational excellence is a key opportunity for AVEVA. Our technologies are widely recognised as enablers of industry best practice.

Which of your products and solutions support the power sector?

AVEVA has had a close working relationship with the power industry – both thermal and nuclear – for nearly 50 years. Our solutions are widely used in the industry, and several of our design applications were originally developed specifically for it. Today we also support the growing renewable energy sector, with customers using AVEVA technology to execute impressive projects involving solar and wind power.

The industry draws extensively on AVEVA’s solutions for engineering, 3D design, 3D laser scanning and information management.

How can your solutions shape the future of the power sector?

AVEVA’s digital asset approach unifies the trusted information that flows through every system, populates every application and is embedded in every document and model. It supports every stage of the life cycle of the physical asset, from initial concept through design and construction into operation.

In project execution, this means predictability. It enables greater efficiency, tighter control of costs, improved risk management and a smoother handover to the client. In operations, it means reliability. Both planned and unplanned downtime can be reduced. The costs of compliance can be reduced and the organisation can be more agile in coping with changes, interruptions and unforeseen circumstances.

By enabling its customers to unlock the power of the digital asset to support the entire asset life cycle, AVEVA technology will shape the future of the Indian power sector. More collaborative working between contractor and operator will help deliver vital energy projects more quickly at less cost and with reduced operating cost. The future of the industry lies in becoming leaner and more efficient, and the tools to achieve this goal are ready and waiting.

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Smart cities to drive growth for HVAC systems HVAC demand increases with increasing urbanisation activities like construction of malls, hotels, hospitals, commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. Almost all upcoming commercial as well as residential buildings will need HVAC facilities for functional and operational reasons. In an exclusive interview with EPR, Kamal K. Singh shares how Danfoss is increasing its reach across India.

“As industrialisation booms, the HVAC sector will grow,” says Kamal K. Singh, Director, Power Electronics, Danfoss Industries

What is the current HVAC market scenario?

Given the rapid urbanisation we are witnessing, coupled with the new found thrust for manufacturing and industrialisation, infrastructure development is moving at a pace like never before. Today, real estate is booming and a revived economy, amidst a relatively investment-friendly environment, is witnessing commercial properties rise swiftly too. Most mega trends, such as urbanisation, have a cascading impact on all aspects of economic and social development.

For example, hospitality sector and food retail outlets, shopping complexes and office spaces are all expected to expand to meet the needs of a more consumer driven market.

As a company what kind of opportunity do you see in the governments ‘Make in India’ initiative?

“Make in India” is an ambitious yet progressive project which will help unlock the potential of industrial advancement in India. This apart, our country is rich in talent with unmatched skills, and there is tremendous scope to leverage the same to better our GDP. Today, there is an improved collaboration among India Inc., PSUs, the government and educational institutions to help improve employability in future talent through niche sector-specific training that are being imparted at the university level itself. Alternately, there is a large part of the youth demographic who are taking the entrepreneurial route to further boost the economy, as the funding policies have eased to a great extent.

The ulterior motive is to encourage MNCs to invest in India and boost local production,

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thereby positioning India as a global manufacturing hub.

How is the demand for HVAC products in the Indian market? What are the factors influencing the demand?

In India, demand for HVAC is high in Tier1 and Tier-2 cities, as cities are expanding their horizons. HVAC demand increases with increasing urbanisation activities like construction of malls, hotels, hospitals, commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. With national momentum towards smart cities, demand for HVAC is slated to shift towards the new cities that will be built on energy-efficient infrastructure.

What are your strategies for the next 5 years?

We are pursuing energy efficiency aggressively through development of sustainable applications in the HVAC sector.

We are working closely with our customers to save energy through automated applications that can considerably lower expenses on electricity as well as reduce manpower.

In addition to the varied industries, we reach out to pharma,food processing, food retail, textile, fisheries and cold chain. We are also increasing our reach across India especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as a part of our strategy to get close to customer clusters.

For this, we have embarked on a major distribution expansion drive programme called “Reach Out” where we connect directly with our existent and prospective customers.

We are also strengthening our supplier network to better cater to the local and global demand, as we see a three-fold rise in procurement from Indian suppliers for global markets by 2017. Our recently inaugurated R&D-cum-manufacturing facility in Oragadam is equipped to handle customisation of technology for local customers and will also be a global hub for manufacturing energy-efficient HVAC solutions.

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ElectroMech: evolving to offer the best ElectroMech is one the largest industrial crane manufacturers in India in volumes as well as value. It has also managed to successfully buffet itself against economic headwinds. In a conversation with EPR, Tushar Mehendale shares how power sector is generating demand generator for material handling as well as construction equipment.

“Each of our products is designed to suit our customers’ applications, working environment and usage cycles,” says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech

Indian material handling and construction equipment industry is becoming stronger.

How is it important for power sector?

Infrastructure growth in the country drives demand for material handling and construction equipment directly through requirements at project sites as well as indirectly through growth in allied industries such as cement, steel and so froth. Power projects are a key demand generator for both material handling as well as construction equipment. For the power sector, material handling equipment is required both at the project execution stage as well as to be installed in the power plant itself for various applications.

Are the products currently offered meeting customer needs, or is additional development required?

ElectroMech has a wide product range that includes electric wire rope hoists, single girder and double girder electric overhead travelling (EOT) cranes, wall travelling cranes, goliath cranes, underslung cranes, as well as special purpose cranes such as stacker cranes and tunnel mucking systems.

How will the market structure change with time?

The Indian market will evolve on the lines of the markets that today exist in developed countries. We can see the shift already underway. Initially, in India, the industrywide affliction caused people to focus only on the price, while disregarding everything else. A lot of emphasis is now being put by the customers on technology, technical specifications, quality of the product as well as timely execution of the project.

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The customers have started looking at the equipment as being something that will be a part of their project for years to come and have started becoming more discernible.

Even construction companies, which typically consider writing off equipment over a single project, have now woken up to the possibility of using high-quality and high-productivity equipment that has minimum downtime and hence a minimal depreciation rate that allows them to use the equipment across several projects, thus sweating their assets that allows them to maximise their profit.

What is your opinion on PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make In India’ mission?

“Make In India” is a rallying call for the global manufacturing industry and definitely is being marketed well. If the “Make In India” campaign succeeds, we are potentially looking at a substantial ramp up in the domestic consumption of capital goods. This will definitely lead to good economies of scale which are currently missing in India.

India desperately needed a shot in its arm to boost the manufacturing sector. Hence the “Make In India” campaign will definitely have an accretive effect on the Indian economy.

Where should you position ElectroMech in current market scenario?

ElectroMech has the distinction of being the largest industrial crane manufacturer in India in volumes as well as value and has managed to successfully buffet itself against economic headwinds. As a result, ElectroMech is the most financially stable major crane manufacturer in the Indian crane industry and has not been plagued by the ills of the slowdown which seem to have affected the competition. When customers place orders on ElectroMech for their crane requirements, they are assured of quick and efficient order execution. This coupled with our technologically superior products ensures that the customer gets maximum value for his money. mARch 2015

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Smart technology to drive T&M market SCOPE specialises in offering measuring solutions used in generation, transmission and distribution of power. In an exclusive interview with EPR, Sanjay Kulkarni gives an overview of the T&M industry highlighting the optimistic roadmap for his company.

“SCOPE is aligned to the “Make in India” initiative by focusing on developing technology, applications and innovative concepts,” says Sanjay Kulkarni, Chairman, Scope T&M Pvt. Ltd.

What kind of demand is there for T&M products in the Indian market?

T&M products are used into three main segments of power industry i.e. power generation, power transmission and power distribution. SCOPE is offering products and services to all these three segments and power distribution is been further divided into high voltage and low voltage. We are present in high voltage side and now in making foot mark in low voltage side.

The demand for T&M products for all these segments is increasing due to the fact that our generation, transmission and distribution are increasing every year. Add to that is a drive taken by our government in smart grid and smart cities. This will call for reliable and efficient operations of substation assets such as protection relays, transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, CTs & PTs, lightening arresters etc. and their 100 per cent availability in the grid. The only way to ensure this is to have full proof program is through periodic health check-up of these assets. So T&M products will always be in demand for next 20 years in our country.

Today customers expect T&M products not only to do the testing but also back up with software which can analyse the test data to figure it out, how much effective life the test object (DUT- Device under Test or Asset) has before it fails. An analytics of data which is accumulated over a period of time gives intelligent formation or instructions to the user such as what, when and how to take corrective action such as replacement or repair of these assets with minimal downtime.

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What are the technological trends you foresee in the T&M market in India?

Invention is mother of necessity and technology is SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) to make this happen. Technological trends catching up in market are intelligent T&M instruments or we can now call “Smart T&M Instruments” which offers not only testing the substation assets but also analytics for taking corrective actions or decisions.

Majority of critical T&M instruments will be on-line, remotely operated and communicated with the SLDs, and LDCs with standardise communication protocols such as IEC 61850. There will be application software which have capabilities of churning very large data in fraction of seconds and give corrective actions well in advance to the user to ensure 100 per cent availability of substation assets operating at maximum efficiency level.

How do you plan to contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative?

SCOPE is aligned to the “Make in India” initiative by focusing on developing technology, applications and innovative concepts in the field of measurements. We have already triggered our expansion of products and services in the field of power sector automation and communication to become major domestic as well as international player in the field of T&M. Which are the different sectors where you seek to enhance your reach?

SCOPE is major player in power industry.

However we are now focusing to other industries such as railways, oil and gas, metal, cement, process industries etc. Our future products and services will also be catered to these industries. SCOPE will not only bring more and more T&M products but also bring other products and services which are essential in expanding distribution network and other industries.

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Top bankers demands priority lending to renewable energy sector To meet the target of renewable energy production in the country, renewable energy sector included in priority sector lending, the top bakers observed Naina Lal Kidwai, Chief Executive Officer and Country Head, HSBC India said, “We need to create a domestic green bond market which did trading worldwide worth $34 billion last year. India needs to participate and I also believe that priority sector lending should include renewables and better credit enhancement techniques.”

“The new renewable energy policy, that will be enacted soon, shall also have provision for Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO). Non-compliance of RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) shall soon draw penalties,” said Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for coal, power, and new and renewable energy at session titled ‘Financing Renewable Energy: Success Strategies’ during the Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST) summit, New Delhi.

He said that the cost of renewable, except small hydro, has come down drastically over the last decade. “There is a need to socialise the cost of renewable energy through participation of all states, because currently only the states pushing for renewable energy are bearing the burden,” he adds.

Arvind Subramanian, India’s Chief Economic Advisor, said, “Role of public sector financing will assume paramount importance if India is to expand its renewable energy footprint in power generation over the next decade.”

However, the top bakers observed, to meet the target of renewable energy production in the country, renewable energy sector included in priority sector lending.

While pointing at the persisting problems in financing the renewable energy projects, Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson, State Bank of India, pointed, “At the need of persistent policies, need to address issues in land acquisition, off-taking issues and management of the developers.”

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Patricia Loui, Member, Board of Directors, US EXIM Bank, spoke about her experiences in working with the Indian renewable energy sector and other developing nations. “The US EXIM Bank’s total exposure amounts to $7.2 billion dollars and India ranks second in total exposures after Mexico. Our portfolio in India has been growing due to a convergence of interests. The US Government has given us a mandate to lend which allowed us early leadership in financing projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, which became a catalyst for other digital investments,” she said.

She also emphasised on the need for a basic template for PPA that would be applicable to all states.

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Wind power offers great potential for India Though wind power cannot completely replace conventional power, it could greatly substitute them in meeting the increasing demand

In order to meet our energy needs into the future, every available energy resource has to be tapped.

Chintan Shah, President- Strategic Business Development, Suzlon Energy

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The global installed capacity of renewable energy will double by 2025.

More than 130 countries had support policies for renewable energy. Following the trend, India has also planned to generate 15 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. The new study from Frost & Sullivan forecasts that the global installed capacity of renewable energy to reach 3,203 GW in 2025 at an average annual growth rate of 5.7 per cent.

Wind power is expected to account for 32.7 per cent of total renewable energy capacity additions over the 2012-2025 period — only behind solar photovoltaic (PV) technology which stands at 33.4 per cent.

India’s roadmap to renewable energy “The new government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy for the next 5 years,” equips Chintan Shah, PresidentStrategic Business Development, Suzlon Energy. “They plan to reach 100 GW of generating capacity from both wind and solar which would require $35 billion investments annually.”

Currently, India gets ‎$6 billion investment in the renewable energy sector every year, and the government has recently hosted RE-Invest — a global investor meet in partnership with CII and FICCI. “Since renewable energy projects require big investment, the government is also urging banks to demarcate 10 per cent of their credit for the RE sector,” states Mr Shah. “Pilot projects for offshore wind energy projects have also been planned to bolster our energy architecture.”

However, Ramesh Kymal, CMD, Gamesa Wind Turbines, seems optimistic about India’s plan to generate 15 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. “The various policy derivatives being taken by the centre and the state in promoting solar and wind power across the country, definitely augers well for the desired target of 15 per cent,” explains Mr Kymal. “The rising demand for power spurred by industrial growth has encouraged the sector to gear up its manufacturing capacities over the years.

Lately, India’s power sector, renewables in specific, has been drawing a lot of Electrical & Power Review

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“However, there are still some bottlenecks that are hindering the sector from capturing a bigger share in the power mix. While the government has widely opened up its doors for growth in this sector but the passage way needs to be broadened so that we meet the targets comfortably. In order to iron out these obstacles, the government should enforce stricter compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) both in solar and wind and address issues pertinent to evacuation infrastructure.

This apart, the must run status for wind has to be improved across the country, and a national level policy needs to be devised offering single window clearance for permits and approval in the sector for speeding up the administrative procedures.”

Wind and ‘Make in India’ Renewable energy sector has a great potential in contributing to the PM Modi’s “Make In India” initiative. “In order to meet our energy needs into the future, every available energy resource has to be tapped,” states Mr Shah.

“Various estimates put wind energy potential ranging from 300 GW to 450 GW, and with a greater impetus on energy security, wind energy is bound to play a key role in fuelling ‘Make in India’ initiative.”

India is growing and wind power offers great potential for India. Though renewables cannot completely replace conventional power as base load power plants, it could greatly substitute them in meeting the increasing demand.

There is a great concern too for scaling of power generation capacity in the country, considering fuel scarcity and the poor financial conditions of big power utilities.

“With the ‘Make in India’ campaign gaining momentum, wind industry has geared up its manufacturing capacities to 10,000 MW annually, anticipating an inevitable growth in the sector,” Electrical & Power Review

Mr Kymal. “India has huge potential in offshore and onshore wind, and many states already offer lucrative investment opportunity. Wind being a matured technology in India offers greater opportunity in terms rapid scaling up of capacities to meet this demand.

“Though many efforts have been made to develop assembling capabilities in the country, an efficient supply chain management in the downstream market is equally critical. With various investments and policy opportunities in this sector, it is only a matter of time the bottlenecks are cleared off and we hit the sky.”

Even Mr Shah agrees on the same that India has the potential to be a manufacturing hub for the wind industry and will attract huge investments into this sector. In the developed economy, only the utility companies had been investing in wind projects; now utility companies and financial investors are investing heavily in these types of asset.

“This is the positive change,” echoes Mr Shah. “In the next one or two decades, our industries will continuously remain in the growth phase. It will become more and more cost competitive and achieve grid parity, as technology is constantly evolving both on the reliability front as well as lowering the cost of generation.”

Overcoming challenges The energy sector is facing serious challenges. Mr Shah shares how the industry can overcome these challenges.

The solutions are: Grid infrastructure: There is a comprehensive master plan for all state governments to align with this target .The plan is to build grid infrastructure in the next 3 years and build more capacity. There should be plans to build green corridors, green highways. The government also plans to establish smart grid management.

Land acquisition: In order to build up speed in execution, it is important to have reforms for development, process

Wind being a matured technology in India offers greater opportunity in terms rapid scaling up of capacities to meet this demand.

Ramesh Kymal, CMD, Gamesa Wind Turbines

and procedures. India has an onshore wind energy potential of 200 GW based on the currently available technology. It may be prudent to adopt best practices amongst different states so that availability of land is not a challenge. The Environment and Forest Minister is already planning to establish green channel to give clearances to green projects, i.e. renewable energy projects in a timely manner by the MoEF. On the opportunities front: Today we see the best possible external environment, regulatory framework and long-term policy in place, with a fair amount of investment communities. In case of wind energy, the technology is fairly matured. Our major focus would now be to achieve volumes, along with increased reliability and achieving grid parity.

PPP initiatives PPP model is the future. “Large public sector utilities looking to meet the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and Renewable Generation obligations (RGO) will suitably drive the wind market in India once these growth tools are mandated,” claims Mr Kymal.

As scarcity and depleting quality of conventional fuel has been driving the utilities towards diversification into renewables, PPP looks promising. Even the development of infrastructure for power evacuation in the green corridor can also take support from PPP model. mARch 2015

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“Lower oil price will not stop rise of solar PV” Renewable investment will stay strong and that oil is unlikely to make a major comeback in power generation: Frost & Sullivan Incentives losing important Incentives though are becoming less and less important for a number of key renewable energy markets. For instance, commercial solar PV in North America is increasingly becoming competitive against centralised generation, despite reductions in feed-in tariffs. Offshore wind, on the other hand, is a long way from being viable without incentives. Many US states and European countries have legally binding renewable targets that they are under pressure to try and meet, supporting the growth of renewables.

“As oil now accounts for just 5 percent of global electricity generated, and in many countries it is 1 percent or below, it is just no longer considered a viable option for electricity generation. In contrast, solar photovoltaic (PV) is currently judged to be the hottest of the renewable technologies,” said Jonathan Robinson, Senior Consultant at Frost & Sullivan.

Frost & Sullivan publishes its new ‘annual global power and energy outlook’ and forecasts that the global solar PV capacity, which stood at 93 GW in 2012, will increase to 446 GW in 2020, with China, India and North America recording the highest growth rates. “Even the global leader in solar PV, Europe, will see capacity double by 2020, despite reductions in incentives during the financial crisis,” it said.

The decline in the global oil prices, brent crude is down from $ 100 a barrel in August last year to $ 58 a barrel in February this year, is the current hot topic in the energy sector. Clearly this is having an impact on factors petrol prices and manufacturing costs, but it will also have implications for the power generation sector – coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar, bio-energy, grid modernisation, energy storage and microgrids. “Conventional generation will continue to dominate global installed capacity, although compared to 4–5 years ago, investments in gas and in renewable energy are projected to increase at a greater rate, at the expense of coal and nuclear,” the report observed.

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Nevertheless, conventional fuels will maintain a dominant position globally, as developing economies in Africa and Asia continue to rely on coal as a key source of electricity generation.

China, which accounts for 45 percent of global coal capacity, will continue to build plants, although growing public concern over pollution levels will mean that investment shifts to eastern China and is at a lower level compared to the previous decade.

Instead, China will continue to invest in renewables, but also carbon-free nuclear power.

“The lower oil price could provide a boost for natural gas usage in power generation, as declining spot prices make it more affordable,” observed Robinson. “Close to 30 GW of gas-fired plant capacity has closed in Europe since 2012, but lower gas prices and some government support programmes should prevent more large scale closures.”

Shale gas unlikely to play a major role Shale gas still has a longer-term future, but new exploration will largely cease in most markets with oil prices at or below $ 58 per barrel. The exception may be China, where the government will continue to invest for long-term strategic reasons. Shale gas is unlikely to play a major role in global gas supply until the mid-2020s due to a range of technical, political, and environmental challenges, but the growth in the US has been enough to shake up the market in the past 5 years.

“One country already suffering because of the lower oil price is Russia,” noted Robinson. “This will mean a reduction in investment in new power generation capacity, as state entities lack the necessary funds and private investors lose confidence in the face of an economic crisis.”

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Megger’s state-of-theart partial discharge measurement technology

HV DAC is a DAC (Damped AC Voltage) test set which can be used for acceptance testing in compliance with IEC 60840 Standard. Moreover, the unit can be used for condition analysis of aged cable circuits.

The main use of the DAC test set is to identify, evaluate, and locate partial discharge (PD) faults in cable insulation and accessories in all types of high voltage power cables. PD faults is an indication of incipient faults in the insulation and is therefore widely regarded as one of the best “early warning” indicators of the deterioration of medium- and high-voltage insulation.

The HV unit contains a HV source and a resonance inductor with an integrated electronic switch to generate damped AC test voltage. The HV DAC is compact and transportable and is capable to set-up on difficult to reach switchgears or substations. The HV divider and the coupling capacitor are integrated in a separate unit together with the embedded controller for the digital data acquisition and PD signal processing. HV DAC series offers high testable capacity of 8μF allowing testing of long cables.

The storage, analysis and evaluation of the PD signals takes place in the notebook and can be done either on site or in the office.

The PD fault location is based on the time domain reflection method. For the PD diagnosis the test object is charged to the preselected peak value by a HV source within a couple of seconds and afterwards shorted with an electronic 150 kV, 200 kV and 270 kV switch via a resonance coil. Thus a sinusoidal damping AC voltage with low damping is created (DAC).

Depending on the capacitance of the test object the AC frequency varies in the range from tens to hundreds of Hz. HVDAC series delivers state-of-the-art PD measurement technology: live evaluation, localisation and display of results.

For more details, mail to pratyush.sinha@megger.com or visit www.megger.com\in Electrical & Power Review

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Power control at a touch DEIF offers innovative solution that gives power in control at the touch of a screen As a global supplier of green, safe and reliable energy control solutions, DEIF takes responsibility for design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance, offering endto-end solutions, energy management and customer’s comfort throughout the life-cycle of the project. DEIF solutions are designed for facilities to function smoothly and efficiently. Its revolutionary products and applications are the result of many years of research, development and craving for betterment.

In today’s demanding and fast changing world, the only thing that is constant is the need to identify new means to improve operational proficiencies, especially when dealing with electrical power. DEIF offers innovative solution that gives power in control at the touch of a screen. Combining the intelligent and fuel optimised power management system Fire alarm system Security and observation

System Block Diagram

IIIumination (Iighting) control

DEIF’s Power Management System

Lifts, elevators etc.

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Power Brand with interactive and elegant human machine interface, DEIF’s solution can let the power plant operators monitor and control power plants with large number of generators from one location.

152.3 A 68.9 A L3 126.6 A

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The strong communication capabilities let the data flow to the HMI and also get seamlessly integrated with the building management system or plant SCADA to give a comprehensive overview.

AGI 100 AGC 200

For smaller installations, it is possible to even integrate third party equipment in to the DEIF network to display relevant information.

AGI 100: interactive, elegant HMI solution DEIF offers a comprehensive HMI solution, AGI 100 series, that allows the user to view the entire system on a single screen thus facilitating convenient and effective monitoring and control of all systems such as fire alarm and extinguishing systems, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, access control, CCTV monitoring, evacuation or any other third party systems and critical parameters simultaneously; from a remote location at the touch of the graphical user interface.

Benefits of AGI 100

• Central or remote control and monitoring of mission critical facilities such as hospitals, data centres etc. by integrating with building management system • Control of multiple systems at one place from floor level to top level • Possibility of individual system control • Clear graphical representation of required data to check status of system or sub-systems • Effective monitoring of power generation and consumption • Improved plant reliability and life • User-friendly interfaces increase personnel productivity • Effective reduction of downtime risk • Eliminates the need for other instruments, saving space and wiring • Connects to all DEIF controllers and non-DEIF controllers via TCP/IP/Modbus communication protocols enabling it’s use as a small SCADA system • Available in 4.3”, 7”, 10.1” and 15” sizes with a choice of 10 languages for a single project, including Russian and Chinese • Supported with DEIF Screen Designer software that allows to simulate and customise project on PC in design phase • Multiple levels of user authorisation and password protection to safeguard application and project files.

AGC 200: fuel optimised power management solution Fuel costs are on the rampant rise day by day, which means genset operating costs will keep on increasing dramatically, thus effectively sustaining loss of net profits.

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Introduction of DEIF’s Advanced Genset Controller, AGC 200 into the system helps to save fuel costs through fuel optimisation technology. In fuel optimisation mode, unequally rated genset in a system will start and stop in the best possible combination for a given load, based on their actual nominal power generating capacity.

The advanced genset controller series integrates all necessary functions for superior genset protection, monitoring and control and stands out for its reliability and operatorfriendliness.

Other features of AGC 200

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Multiple operating modes in one software Synchronisation of up to 56 breakers in one plant Multi-master power management Load-dependent start and stop Load management Priority selection (fuel optimisation, relative running hours, absolute running hours,manual) User-programmable logic (M-Logic) Configurable inputs/outputs Engine, generator and load protection J1939 engine communication, supporting 11 different engine brands with the ability to easily handle other engine brands Remote control via high speed TCP/IP , RS485 Modbus or GSM modem Multi-language interface (-) 40 C operation temperature IP 66 protection Lifetime logging stored on SD card.

For more information about DEIF products and applications, write at india@deif.com or call on +91-22-42452000. mARch 2015

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Sharplex auto backwash filter its pre-set values, the back-flushing process starts automatically. During back-flushing a geared motor rotates the flushing arm under each filter element in succession and the backflushing valve opens briefly. Due to a pressure differential between the filtrate side (clean water) and to open back-flushing line, a small volume of the filtrate is flushed back through the filter elements. The impurities or sediments which may collected on side of the filter elements is loosened and flushed out of the filter via the flushing arm. When all elements in the filter have been cleaned, the backflushing cycle is complete. When one filter element is under back-flushing other elements continue the filtration and therefore filtration process do not stop and it is continuous.

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Operation The water to be filtered enters into the filter and flows through the slotted tube elements from inside to outside. Impurities or sediments particles are retained on the smooth inner side of the filter elements. The particular design and shape of filter element guarantee an even flow resulting in a low pressure drop and equal loading of the filter area. As the loading of the filter area increases steadily during the filtration process, the differential pressure between the contaminated and the clean sides of the filter element also increases.

When the differential pressure reaches

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• Reduce operating and maintenance cost • The slotted tube filter element with filtration rates of 50 to 3,000 um • The filtration flow is not interrupted during the back flushing procedure • Flow rates of up to 10,000 M3/Hr. • Numerous combination of materials and equipment as well as individually adjustable control parameters.

• Reduce costs due to space saving • Ready to operate the unit with simple installation and commissioning • Fully automatic operation. No intervention by staff required. Low operating cost.

Applications • Power station: Treatment of industrial water for cooling generators and filtration of cooling water, as side stream filter • Process industry: By filtration of cooling water, protect the surface of heat exchangers and

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other equipment from coating.

Improve the heat exchanger capacity. Reduce the time and cost.

Steel industry: Protection of nozzles and pumps during high pressure discaling, water treatment for cooling blast furnace and rolling mills Sewage treatment plant: During production of industrial water, filtration of take-off of the clear run can be used to save valuable drinking or well water Environmental technology: Back flushing filters before waste water treatment plant (UV treatment, reverse osmosis, membrane filtration) Extends the lifetime of cartridge filters elements by several months Mining: By filtering underground water of even quality is assured.

This results in more reliable operation of pumps and disc cutting machine Paper industry: The protection of spray nozzles for screens of paper cutting machines. This results in fewer failures causes by clogging and wear.

Automatic industry mechanical engineering machine tools: Cooling lubricant emulsions can be kept much longer in circulation.

This eases the pressure on the environment and reduces wastedisposal and repurchasing costs.

Filtering of cooling and service water protects cooling channels and pipelines from clogging.

Contact: Sharplex Filters (India) Pvt. Ltd. R-664, TTC Indl. Area Thane-Belapur Road, Rabale MIDC, Navi Mumbai – 400 701 Tele: +91-22-27696322/31/39 Fax: +91-22-27696325 E-mail: sharplex@vsnl.com www.sharplex.com Electrical & Power Review

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IEX & PXIL Price and Volume Day Ahead Market-Jan’15 Delivery day

"IEX Avg MCP (Rs./kWh)"

"PXIL Avg MCP (Rs./kWh)"

"IEX MCV (MWh)"

"PXIL MCV (MWh)"

Delivery day

"IEX Avg MCP (Rs./kWh)"

"PXIL Avg MCP (Rs./kWh)"

"IEX MCV (MWh)"

"PXIL MCV (MWh)"

1-Jan-15

2.79

3.22

76,548

537

17-Jan-15

3.19

3.08

75,541

1,133

2-Jan-15

2.61

2.92

73,897

938

18-Jan-15

3.00

2.87

74,594

1,111

3-Jan-15

2.35

2.89

74,645

1,188

19-Jan-15

3.03

2.93

76,594

1,280

4-Jan-15

2.25

2.56

75,801

1,073

20-Jan-15

3.04

2.82

77,140

1,040

5-Jan-15

2.47

2.66

75,291

896

21-Jan-15

3.19

2.86

82,781

1,160

6-Jan-15

2.45

2.74

78,147

1,310

22-Jan-15

3.10

2.98

76,888

1,358

7-Jan-15

3.07

2.57

75,291

1,478

23-Jan-15

2.88

2.88

71,469

1,462

8-Jan-15

3.00

2.89

82,490

1,006

24-Jan-15

3.01

2.78

74,875

1,434

9-Jan-15

2.99

2.93

79,505

809

25-Jan-15

2.53

2.67

70,731

1,398

10-Jan-15

3.01

2.98

76,383

1,682

26-Jan-15

2.15

2.56

64,115

1,725

11-Jan-15

2.67

2.97

69,259

1,378

12-Jan-15

3.02

2.99

77,155

1,120

27-Jan-15

2.75

2.65

70,317

1,305

28-Jan-15

2.83

2.79

71,373

1,393

13-Jan-15

3.34

3.06

78,983

1,363

29-Jan-15

2.73

2.77

76,072

1,307

14-Jan-15

2.78

3.30

74,156

1,340

30-Jan-15

2.71

2.83

86,011

1,557

15-Jan-15

2.91

3.06

70,571

970

31-Jan-15

2.77

2.66

80,867

1,366

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100,000

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(Rs./kWh) PXIL Avg MCP (Rs./kWh)

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50,000 40,000

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40,000 30,000

1.50 1.00

30,000 20,000

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7-Jan-15

10-Jan-15

13-Jan-15

16-Jan-15

19-Jan-15

22-Jan-15

25-Jan-15

28-Jan-15

0.50 0.00 31-Jan-150.00

4-Jan-15

7-Jan-15

10-Jan-15

13-Jan-15

16-Jan-15

19-Jan-15

22-Jan-15

25-Jan-15

28-Jan-15

31-Jan-15

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1,000

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100

Aug'14

15,736

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15,736

1,500

Sep'14

8,994

4,342,307

8,994

Oct'14

36,411

4,766,941

36,411

Nov'14

93,100

4,946,763

93,100

1,500Feb'14

Dec'14

177,960

5,313,974

177,960

1,500

Jan'15

393,081

6,720,193

393,081

1,500

1,500

10

1,500

1

10

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0 Feb'14

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36,411

93,100

393,081 93,100 6,720,193 393,081

36,4114,946,763 4,766,941

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8,994 36,411

13,609

3,949,016

4,241,244

4,342,307

13,609

15,736

July'14

100,000

8,994

3,166,863

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Cleared Price (Rs/REC)

8,994

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3,949,016

June'14

16,142 100,000 1,500 50,743 1,500

15,736 15,736

3,615,695

4,241,244

16,142

15,736

May'14

4,241,244

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13,609

2,924,976

Sale Bid

13,609

16,798

Buy Bid

13,609

Apr'14

Cleared Volume

13,609

361,842 1,500 10,000,000

50,743

2,893,896

3,615,695 16,142 3,615,695

361,842

16,142

Mar'14

16,142

1,500

2,924,976

176,107

16,798

2,015,377

16,798 16,142

176,107

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Feb'14

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IEX Non Solar REC Trade Details

93,100

Buy Bid

50,743 3,166,863 3,166,863 50,743 50,743

Cleared Price (Rs/ REC)

361,842

Cleared Volume

16,7982,893,896 361,842 2,924,976 16,798

Sale Bid

361,842

Buy Bid

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Mar'14

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Apr'14

May'14

May'14

June'14

July'14

June'14

Aug'14

July'14

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Aug'14

Nov'14

Sep'14

Dec'14

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366

235,972

366

9,300Feb'14

Jan'15

30,650

688,581

30,650

3,500

30,650

688,581 30,650

241,063 235,972

688,581

187,483

241,063

161,260

150,091

179,581

187,483161,260

150,091

179,581

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10 1

12,0

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366

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245

12,000

366

Nov'14

30,650

10 9,300

245

232

245

187,483

232

232

9,300

366

Oct'14

100

366

264

232

161,260

245

264

245

Sep'14

1,000

264

9,300

232

367

264 232

150,091

367

367

264

Aug'14

Cleared Price (Rs/REC)

264

9,300 1,000

367

498

367

179,581

498 367

498

Cleared Price (Rs/REC)

9,000

498

July'14

10,000

498

636

636

147,026

Cleared Volume

498

636

636636

100,000

June'14

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7,816

7,816

9,300 10,000

636

469

178,986

178,986

Sale Bid

469

469

100,000

Buy Bid

469

May'14

9,3001,000,000

Cleared Volume

IEX Solar REC Trade Details

469

7,2111,000,0009,300 823

147,937

131,759 147,937

469

7,211 823

823

Mar'14 Apr'14

Sale Bid

178,986

Buy Bid

823

9,300

823

7,816

147,937

114,539

131,759

7,816

7,211

Feb'14

IEX Solar REC Trade Details

7,211

Cleared Price (Rs/ REC)

823

Cleared Volume

7,211

Sale Bid

7,8167,211 114,539 131,759 7,816

Buy Bid

114,539

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Mar'14

Mar'14

Apr'14

Apr'14

May'14

May'14

June'14

June'14

July'14

Aug'14

July'14

Sep'14

Aug'14

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Nov'14

Oct'14

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Extend the service life of your bushings and transformers You will always know the condition of the insulation in your bushings and power transformers with the MONTRANO online monitoring system from OMICRON. This is important because insulation degradation is a major cause of failure and costly outages.

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MONTRANO continuously checks common insulation fault indicators, such as capacitance, dissipation/power factor, partial discharges and transient overvoltages. When they exceed acceptable limits, the system sends an alert and shows you in which bushing or transformer likely faults are developing.

MONTRANO software lets you quickly see trends anytime and anywhere, using the convenient web interface. The data helps you to quickly decide if maintenance is needed to keep your bushings and transformers healthy for a longer service life.

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